Conflict-of-interest concerns raised over Mafia State investigators

Cyprus has named five criminal investigators to examine potential criminal liability of state officials over the “Mafia State” report, 16 days after the findings were announced, but the appointment has been overshadowed by claims that one member has a conflict of interest.

The five-member team, made up of two Greek and three Cypriot investigators, mirrors the model used in the Thanasis Nicolaou case and will be supported by a police investigative team, according to reports. It remains unclear...